[applause] >> that was bayard rustin speaking 50 years ago this month at a march on washington. in later years, bayard rustin spoke publicly about the importance of equal rights for and women.y men he was survived by his partner walter naegle. we are joined by three guests right now, including walter he is now an archivist of the bayard rustin estate. in colorado, we have john d'emilio, professor of gender studies, author of the award winning biography "lost prophet: the life and times of bayard rustin." "intimate matters: a history of sexuality in america." julian bond is also with us. juliano to florida to bond. when you heard president obama would be awarding bayard rustin the highest civilian honor, the presidential medal of freedom, your thoughts, having known bayard for many years? >> i was overcome, it seemed long overdue, happy to hear it, surprised to hear it, but glad to hear it. guest in go to our chicago, and john d'emilio, wrote the book about bayard rustin. audience, bayard rustin is not a household name, yet he was the main organizer, together with a philip randol